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Leaf-Wrapped Lao Snack Mieng Goes Viral in Vientiane

A traditional Lao snack has gone viral. Mieng, a leaf-wrapped delicacy, is experiencing a surge in popularity after a TikTok video showing crowds lining up to buy it captured the nation’s attention. With the cluster fig season now underway, more people are discovering the snack’s unique flavors and fresh, local...

Laos Wins Best National Costume at Mister Global 2025 with Mani Khot Tree-Inspired Design

The ancient Mani Khot tree, a sacred symbol rooted in Champasack Province, southern Laos,...

Lao Students Celebrate Teacher’s Day with Goats, Chickens, Gratitude

On Laos’ National Teacher’s Day, celebrated each year on 7 October, students across the...

Young Luang Prabang Artisan Wins Global Award for Lao Embroidery

Lao handicrafts shone brightly on the global stage, as a unique embroidery technique by...

Back in Business: How Tourists Are Reviving Laos’ Hotels, Restaurants, Communities

After years of pandemic-induced quiet, Laos is seeing its hotels fill up, restaurants reopen,...

Vientiane to receive Airport Shuttle Bus Service

A new airport shuttle bus service will commence operations next week, taking passengers to and from Wattay International Airport. The airport shuttle buses will depart...

Vientiane Organic Farmers Going Strong

Organic farmers’ groups in the sleepy capital of Laos have enjoyed a constant growth over the past couple of years. According to the Vientiane Agriculture and Forestry...

13th Annual Lao Food Festival Set to be Largest Yet

President of the Lao Business Women’s Association Madame Chanthachone Vongsay has encouraged Vientiane residents and visitors to attend the 13th Annual Lao Food Festival, which is scheduled...

29 Road Accident Deaths During New Year Celebration

Twenty-nine (29) people were killed in road accidents nationwide between 29 Dec 2017 and 2 Jan 2018. According to the Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security,...

Scandinavians Will Now Be Able to Visit Laos Without a VISA

In an effort to promote tourism during the Visit Laos Year 2018, the Lao government will provide VISA exemptions for citizens of four Scandinavian countries: Finland,...

Mahosot Hospital Upgrade to Commence in Late 2018

The reconstruction of Mahosot Hospital is scheduled to begin by the end of 2018. The hospital will be reconstructed as a four-building compound spread over 31,000 m2 comprising one 8-story building,...